Locustberry
Byrsonima coccolobifolia
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malpighiaceae
- Genus:
- Byrsonima
- Species:
- Byrsonima coccolobifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- BYCO3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees, butterflies
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Cerrado shrub that resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire. Thick bark and underground storage organs enable post-burn recovery.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to savannas and open woodlands